Russia reportedly has 40,000 Syrian fighters lined up to go to Ukraine

Today's Big Question Putin changes doctrine to lower threshold for atomic weapons after Ukraine strikes with Western missiles

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 20 November 24

The Explainer Security officials warn of widespread Moscow-backed 'sabotage campaign' in retaliation for continued Western support for Ukraine

By The Week UK Published 5 November 24

The Explainer Third country wading into conflict would be 'the first step to a world war' Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned

By The Week UK Published 21 October 24

The Explainer Two nations talk up their closer ties but some in Tehran believe Putin 'still owes' them

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 15 October 24

Under The Radar A new lender could aid co-operation and save millions of pounds, say think tanks

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 14 October 24

In depth Response to an attack on UK or other Western allies would be 'overwhelming'

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated 10 December 24

Today's Big Question Kyiv is hoping for permission to use US missiles to strike deep into Russian territory

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 11 September 24

Under The Radar Underground resistance fighters are risking their lives to defend their country

By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published 3 September 24